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YH06 WHX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 WHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 130,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,495 miles

4 segments of high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s steering rack end appear to incorporate rubber damping bushes of some sort. There appears to be quite a bit of movement allowable in the bush, it does not feel insecure but advise taking to main dealer for futher inveatigation.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,485 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

4 segments of high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s steering rack end appear to incorporate rubber damping bushes of some sort. There appears to be quite a bit of movement allowable in the bush, it does not feel insecure but advise taking to main dealer for futher inveatigation.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,074 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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YH06 WHX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH06 WHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH06 WHX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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